15-Jan-2018, 18:07
From what little I have read about the Allo DigiOne it sounds promising, thanks for the tip. @ogs I am currently comparing the SOtM SMS-200 with an Sbooster power supply to the direct USB connection from Melco N1A. However the more I listen the more I feel that I am really listening to the Core Infinity board than to the SOtM or Melco. Now I am not saying that the source is not important, but the CI board is doing something to the USB input to make them sound equally wonderful. I think it’s the onboard word clock that is doing the Magic. However currently in my humble opinion the best sounding input is Ethernet from the Melco N1A using the Audioquest Diamond cable. This finding will be tested and challenged as I have an SOtM SMS-200 Ultra on its way, so I will be able to put my theory to the test. But bringing this back to the Mutec MC-3+ USB what I am really interested in is how the AES/EBU input sound as compared to the CI board inputs. It has been widely reported that AES/EBU is the preferred input when it comes to Devialet. However I am aware that the software for Core Infinity is not ready so we might see further sonic improvements as we reach a stable firmware. I have a suspicion that Devialet is really focusing on Ethernet mainly because of Roon, and it might just become the best input on Devialet as things proceed.
SOtM sMS-200-Ultra, SOtM sPS-500, Melco N1A, Rega RP8 (Exact 2), Core Infinity D440 Pro (2 x D220 Pro), Audioquest Diamond Ethernet, USB, Audioquest Castle Rock, Sonus Faber Olympica I.
